Chapter 7: Momoland

It was a bright and pleasant afternoon in Heiomachi.

There was a group of four walking towards the theme park Momoland; a lemon blonde with a cap, a tall and broad shouldered raven haired, a brunette with hands in his pockets, and a sunny blonde with silky long hair flowing down her back.

Miyu, today, looked pretty. No, not pretty. But absolutely ravishing! Well that is what Kanata's mind told him anyway. She wore skin fit black jeggings which complimented her slim legs with a beige figure hugging turtle neck sweater. Courtesy of the shopping trip with Nanami and Aya.

The four kept walking with Seiya and Kanata at the back and Razu and Miyu a few steps ahead of them. Not quite a good start for Kanata's trip.

As they reached their destination they saw the three girls waiting for them. Miyu quickened her space waving her arm around and was abruptly stopped by another figure.

Pop! A rose appeared in front of her. "Aah Miyucchi! You look absolutely stunning today! One rose is nothing to compliment your beauty!" exclaimed Nozumu with his usual love struck look while Okame chan showered her with a few more roses.

"Aah… Nozumu kun. Arigatou…" sweat dropped Miyu.

Meanwhile Razu asked Seiya what just happened. "Oh on earth roses are given by boys to girls and vice versa to express their feelings. A red rose indicates passion, which is what this guy gave Miyu chan. But he is an exceptional case. He gives roses to all the girls. A man for all you see", explained Seiya and pointed to the over passionate blonde who was now handing over a rose to another passerby female.

Razu gave a nod of understanding.

Kanata gave a bored expression until he felt a slap on his back.

"Oi Kanata! Let's go!" exclaimed his eccentric best friend Santa Kurosu.

"Kyaaa Kanata kun! I'm going to a theme park with Kanata kun…" exclaimed Christine and blushed furiously with heart bubbles being emitted from her.

All just sweat dropped.

"So Miyu chan, introduce us", said an awestricken Nanami.

"Oh yes! Guys, meet Razu kun. He's Teru san's younger brother. It's his first time on earth so let's make his trip memorable!" exclaimed Miyu.

'Why does she have to sound so happy about it? Hmpf.' thought Kanata.

Nanami and Aya couldn't help but drool over the guy. Christine too acknowledged how handsome he looked.

Just then Seiya gave an indicative look to Nanami. Nanami understood and whispered something to Aya.

The theme park was bustling with quite a crowd. The gang was onto trying each ride on the way.

There were the turners and twisters. Chris tried her best to make sure Kanata sat in almost each ride with her but was successful only in few cases. She had become more confident and clingy after Valentine's Day where she had mustered up the courage to give Kanata her hand made chocolates.

Now was the turn for the cup and saucer ride.

"Hey Miyu! Wanna sit with me? Remember how much fun we had the last time we were in it?" spoke Kanata with a wide grin. (Refer epi.77)

Miyu remembered how mean he was to spin the wheel ferociously making her go dizzy and made her hair go haywire. She stuck her tongue out and shouted, "NO WAY!"

Suddenly a certain pink haired lass had her hair curling up and a purple aura forming behind her, her shoulders crouched and her fists tightly closed. "Why were you both alone in the cup and saucer and what fun did you both have, Miyu chan?" asked the raging female.

"Oi Hanakomachi, it was nothing. I just made her miserable. Ruu, Wanya and Momoka chan were also there!" explained Kanata with his hands waving around while sweat dropping.

Except Razu, all seemed scared to death.

"Oh my. I misunderstood again. How silly of me", said Christine regaining her sweet and delicate composure.

Everyone let out a sigh of relief.

With that again Chris clinged onto Kanata and dragged him to sit with her. Kanata chose not to resist for his and Miyu's safety.

'Why am I bothered with who this guy sits with? He can sit with any girl he wants. Anyways I don't want to sit with him! He would ruin the ride for me, again! But I…" Miyu's trail of thoughts was disturbed when she saw Razu's hand in front of her.

"I would be honored if you sat with me Miyu chan", smiled Razu.

Miyu blushed and was to place her hand in his but she realized that he could read her thoughts, and she definitely didn't want him to detect her green monster! So she smiled back with a nod.

Everyone saw this, including Kanata. 'She probably didn't take his hand because she didn't want him to read her goody good thoughts about him. That's why she's probably blushing too. But whatever.' thought Kanata.

Seiya and Nanami looked at each other and smirked. Aya couldn't join since she immediately got busy jotting down the current scenario as an idea for a play.

The ride started. Nozumu had stayed back since he has motion sickness and can't tolerate spinning rides. So he continued to follow his Papi's teaching.

During the ride Kanata often glanced up at Miyu and felt a pang in his heart when it would be clear that she is enjoying THAT guy's company. Chris kept on blabbing something but Kanata wasn't really paying attention until- "Don't they look so cute together?" giggled Chris.

"Uh.." responded Kanata by looking at her.

Chris pointed towards them. "They seem to make a good couple. Just like we would. Hehehe…" blushed Chris and giggled again.

Kanata displayed no emotions to her and turned to see them again. He just stared at them (the look in the anime with the irises vibrating). Miyu was enjoying herself a lot and so was Razu.

Just then the ride came to a stop.

All proceeded to the next ride which was the new attraction. 'The Zyclone' was a new thrill ride roller coaster with a huge drop on its first peak. While walking towards it, Razu suddenly changed his direction towards a side shop. It was a flower shop.

"Here. For you, Miyu chan." Razu handed a red rose to Miyu. Miyu got so nervous and started blushing.

"Aa...Arigatou..." thanked Miyu softly.

All started teasing her a lot, except Kanata.

"C'mon guys it's nothing like that. He must've learnt it from Nozumu kun." said Miyu nervously.

Razu just smiled.

Kanata didn't display any reaction but inside him there were thoughts trailing on breaking that guy's face.

Just then a shrill scream was heard. All looked up. They saw how deep the plunge of the ride was. All seemed excited except Miyu and Christine. They turned blue.

Miyu agreed to herself to give it a try.

All proceeded to the line but Chris didn't move.

"I… I don't think I can handle this one. I'll just sit it out. You guys go ahead." gulped Chris.

No one forced her to come since they knew Chris probably really couldn't handle it.

Nanami and Aya chose to sit on the last cart. Miyu sat before them.

Kanata looked at Razu and saw he was walking towards Miyu so his instincts kicked in and he swiftly sat next to Miyu.

"I want to see your scared look during the ride", mocked Kanata and gave an excuse as to why he sat next to her.

Chris wasn't aware that the two were sitting together since she was busy choosing her ice cream flavor and the nearby parlor and for that Miyu was very grateful.

The ride started and so did Miyu's shuddering. Kanata couldn't help but chuckle at the blonde's face gone pale.

Now it was time for the big drop. Miyu was scared to death.

She immediately entwined her fingers into Kanata's and caught on with a firm grip. Kanata really didn't mind that action. He REALLY didn't.

As the drops came up he had expected Miyu to scream her lungs out but instead throughout the whole ride she had her eyes shut tightly, eyebrows furrowed and her tiny nose cringed up and would tighten her grip on his hand on each altitude drop. Kanata found that extremely adorable. Wait, why?

Kanata was disturbed from the 'finding-Miyu-cute' thought as shrill screams were heard. These screams were not from the fellow riders but from the crowd that had collected at the end of the coaster ride.

There was a pink haired monster holding up something which in a few miliseconds was realized to be a part of the coaster tracks.

PANIC MODE! All started screaming! "Chris chan! Noooo!"

"Oh my. What have I done?" snapped back Christine when the ride controller shook her hard. She very sweetly reattached the track and hopped off. "How silly of me to lose control again", said a slightly embarrassed Chris.

The ride came to halt. All looked pitiful. Well of course they would. They just had a near to death experience!

"I felt my life span shortened…" wailed Nanami.

"Chris chan please don't do it again!" exclaimed Santa with a constant river of tears flowing from his eyes.

The two aliens looked equally petrified.

Kanata and Miyu wobbled down with their hand still entwined.

"Miyu!" shouted Nanami to indirectly tell them to separate their hands.

Miyu was too shaken to notice, but Kanata did and he let go immediately.

All walked like zombies to the nearby restaurant, except the one who had caused this reaction.

After the little snack it was decided that the trip was done for the day. All bade good bye and went their own ways.

The walk back to the temple was pretty silent since all were contemplating on how they survived.

In the kitchen…

All were done with dinner. The aliens had left the kitchen. It was now the blonde and the brunette cleaning the dishes, quietly.

"So… you had fun today?" suddenly asked Kanata.

"Yep. No doubt about it." replied Miyu.

Kanata saw her smiling away and felt happy but suddenly the bitter memory of her enjoying THAT guy's company came up.

"So.. Umm... he seems to like you I guess…" spoke Kanata with a bitter tone.

"Nani?" asked Miyu looking up and stopping what she was doing.

"Well, you know the rose and all. Are you so dense? And it shows you like him too." said Kanata in a bitter tone looking down with his bangs covering his eyes.

No words were exchanged for a few seconds. Kanata looked up to see Miyu and he could see her eyes glistening with disappointment.

"Stop assuming like before", said a very upset Miyu.

"Before?" asked a confused Kanata.

"Yes. You had assumed the same when you saw me preserving Nozumu kun's roses. Even after all this time you barely know me." And with that Miyu placed down the plate she was wiping and walked out of the kitchen leaving Kanata all alone to battle his conscience.

'Aaaaargh! What the hell is wrong with me? It was none of my business stating things like that. I am such an idiot. I should apologize. But not now… maybe after things are a little calm in that baka's mind… Miyu… sigh…'

Later…

It was around quarter to two. Kanata couldn't sleep. He helplessly kept on struggling on his futon with the memories of his blonde. He just can't seem to get her out of his head. Well that has been the case for quite a few months but now it has seemed to worsen.

His legs involuntary led him to Miyu's room. But Miyu was already awake, sitting on the porch.

He saw her shoulders shaking a bit and on coming a little closer he could hear her soft sobs.

'Crap. Is she crying because of me? But whatever it is, I should apologize. I can't see her like this.' thought Kanata and just sat next to her.

He predicted that Miyu would ignore him and walk away. But she didn't. Instead she placed her head on his shoulder.

Kanata's eyes widened with surprise.

"Miyu… I'm really sorry… about earlier. You were right. I shouldn't assume. It was none of my business. And…" Kanata stopped as Miyu lifted her head and looked him in the eyes.

"It is fine Kanata. It is. You are an idiot and I know." sniffed Miyu and the wiped her forming snot with the top of her hand. She then smiled.

"Miyu I didn't know that could make you cry. I'm sorry." apologized Kanata again.

"No no. I'm not crying because of you. I rather give you a knuckle sandwich than cry over your stupid statements." giggled Miyu.

Kanata gave a questioning look. Miyu placed her head back on his shoulder.

"Today at Momoland just made me reminiscence our last time over there with Ruu and Wanya. Kanata I miss them. I really do. Do you think he is happy now? Will he remember us?" and Miyu gave out another soft sob.

Kanata placed his hand on her head and lightly stroked her golden tresses. "He will. He will. I miss them too. Now don't worry. You should look at the bright side. He is now happy with his parents, out of constant danger."

Hand it to Kanata to speak the right words to Miyu to calm her down.

"I feel much better. I'm happy I have you." spoke Miyu softly.

Kanata just had to blush at this. "Now go to sleep. You have to wake up early to make breakfast. Oh how I miss Wanya in these moments. I always had an edible breakfast."

"Hey, you're mean!" pouted Miyu.

"Well I speak the truth. Now sleep." chuckled Kanata.

"Well I at least make better food than Guava chan of the Waru Waru gang", spoke Miyu. And then both remembered the ugly looking breakfast she had prepared. 'Ugh' were their thoughts.

"Now Good night. Sleep well." Said Kanata and planted a kiss on her hair.

Realization struck on both of them. Both blushed madly, not making any eye contact. Kanata retracted his hand previously stroking Miyu's hair and got up and headed to his room.

Miyu just sat there stunned and then she couldn't help but smile. Her cheeks were hot and face was flushed. If only Kanata could see her reaction.

'Kanata…'

'Miyu… why do you do this to me…'

A/N: I hope you guys like this chapters. Please review! Reviews help me survive! And reviews in other languages are welcome too! I can always google translate ;)

Thank you all for encouraging me to go on with this story! :)